Join Miami EcoAdventures for unforgettable boating experiences along Biscayne Bay. Feel the ocean breeze as you coast across the bay. See Miami’s amazing coastal sites, feel the waves and ocean mist as you take in the beautiful views and sites of Miami In our open air catamaran.
Essential equipment to participate is provided for our Boat Cruise Adventures.
Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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Join Miami EcoAdventures & Miami-Dade Parks for a day on the water exploring the sights and sounds of Biscayne Bay and the Coral Gables Waterway by boat and personal watercraft! Our unique water adventure is perfect for those looking to enjoy a bit of relaxation and a bit of adventure! Learn about the history of Miami as you cruise across Biscayne Bay in our 45-ft Parks Explorer catamaran. Then, hop in a kayak and explore the quiet mangrove channels along the Coral Gables waterfront, home to wading birds and manatees.
A unique blend of history and nature On our Bay to Waterway Cruise & Kayak you will learn about the history of some of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods and famous landmarks including Crandon Park, the Vizcaya Estate, Coconut Grove, the Barnacle and Coral Gables, while also exploring the natural ecosystems that comprise our unique South Florida landscape, including seagrass beds and mangrove forests.
The bay-to-waterways boat cruise and kayak program lasts 3 hours and is for ages 9 or older. Pre-registration is required; Register online or by calling 305-666-5885. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by adult 18 years and older.
Standard Rate: $95
Private Program Rate: Call 305-666-5885 for details
Join Miami EcoAdventures & Miami-Dade Parks for a relaxing evening on Biscayne Bay exploring the sights and sounds of Miami while enjoying the sunset and moon rise against the glittering skyline! Learn about the history of the Magic City as you cruise by Crandon Park, Coconut Grove, Virginia Key, Brickell and Downtown in our 45-foot Parks Explorer catamaran. On our Biscayne Bay Sunset & Full Moon cruise you’ll not only learn about some of Miami’s unique history but also have a chance to explore the natural ecosystems of the Bay, including seagrass beds and mangrove forests, home to wading birds and manatees. Our three-hour tour offers the best seats in Miami to view the sunset and moon rise on Biscayne Bay!
The Biscayne Bay Sunset Boat Cruise program lasts 3 hours and is for ages 5 or older. Pre-registration is required; Register online or by calling 305-666-5885. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Standard Rate: $75
Private Program Rate: Call 305-666-5885 for details
Explore Key Biscayne's Half Moon Shipwreck on this 2 hour snorkel cruise! Only a 10-minute ride from Crandon Marina aboard our 45' Parks Catamaran, the Half Moon Wreck is a 47-foot steel yacht that sank off the coast of Key Biscayne in 1930. The wreck lies in very shallow water, only 8 feet at low tide, making it ideal for underwater photography and snorkeling! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Half Moon serves as an artificial reef attracting an array of marine life including stingrays, nurse sharks, mollusks, lobsters, and a colorful host of fish and lobsters.
This program is suitable for ages 9 and up. Participants under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to swim. Pre-registration is required; Register online or by calling 305-666-5885. Water safety and rescue-trained staff will be leading the program and will be present on the water with participants as well as topside on the boat. A safety briefing will be given on the boat before entering the water and a first aid kit is kept on board at all times.
Standard rate: $75
Private program rate: Call 305-666-5885 for details
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